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ARTISTS MARC DA COSTA & MATTHEW NIEDERHAUSER PRESENT EXPANSIVE GENERATIVE MACHINE LEARNING WORKS AT SXSW

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The artists Marc Da Costa and Matthew Niederhauser, alongside Deloitte, announce today the exhibition of an expansive Extended Reality (XR) installation at SXSW 2024. The experiences, presented with Deloitte, feature the World Premiere of The Golden Key and the US Premiere of Tulpamancer, both of which are in competition at SXSW. Additionally, the artists will debut Beyond the Horizon, a work that brings Da Costa and Niederhauser's deeply personal immersive storytelling style to commercial applications at the intersection of art and technology, inspiring dynamic innovation through tailored engagement. 

Key Points: 
  • The experiences, presented with Deloitte, feature the World Premiere of The Golden Key and the US Premiere of Tulpamancer, both of which are in competition at SXSW.
  • These installations demonstrate the role of art in reimagining the future and inspiring boundless potential to incubate new commercial applications.
  • "I strongly believe we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how we create and consume media with generative machine learning models," says Matthew Niederhauser.
  • "We're excited to be able to share these works at SXSW because they reflect our own attempts to make sense of the social, political, and artistic changes that AI is bringing about," says Marc Da Costa.

Usher's New Look Embarks on AI-Focused Collaboration with IBM to Set Students up for Career Success

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SXSW EDU -- Usher's New Look (UNL) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a collaboration to provide free career readiness training through IBM SkillsBuild. With a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and professional workplace skills, IBM will provide UNL with training and customized learning plans for student learners. This effort aims to benefit thousands of UNL's young learners nationwide, including high school and college-age youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in technology.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SXSW EDU -- Usher's New Look (UNL) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced a collaboration to provide free career readiness training through IBM SkillsBuild .
  • With a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and professional workplace skills, IBM will provide UNL with training and customized learning plans for student learners.
  • It's increasingly important for students to be equipped with a fundamental understanding of AI and how this technology will shape the workforce of the future.
  • We are thrilled to embark on such a dynamic and timely partnership with IBM to help ensure the future of our students."

JACKSON LEWIS PRINCIPAL MICHAEL D. THOMAS DISCUSSES INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AT SXSW

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The session will focus on advancing workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the importance of inclusive leadership among employers.

Key Points: 
  • The session will focus on advancing workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the importance of inclusive leadership among employers.
  • "I am thrilled to join the conversation this year at SXSW," said Michael.
  • Michael is a principal in the firm's Orange County, California, office and a co-leader of the firm's Corporate Diversity Counseling group.
  • Michael provides DEI workplace training on topics including unconscious bias and microaggression, as well as psychological safety and inclusive leadership.

BUILD.org and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce "FamBiz," a Groundbreaking Entrepreneurship Simulation Game Created to Empower Educators and Students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org, a national 25-year industry leader in youth entrepreneurship education, has partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to announce the launch of "BUILD's FamBiz CEO Simulation Game." Designed for students in grades 7-12, this educator-led, free, and innovative entrepreneurship simulation game sparks engagement in the classroom while introducing youth to the fundamental skills and mindsets they need to lead in school and in life. By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org , a national 25-year industry leader in youth entrepreneurship education, has partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to announce the launch of "BUILD's FamBiz CEO Simulation Game."
  • By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.
  • "BUILD's new entrepreneurial CEO simulation game, FamBiz, empowers educators to integrate social-emotional learning into their classrooms.
  • The simulation game, accessible through an online platform, requires only a computer with internet access, facilitating ease of adoption for educators and students alike.

Unanimous AI welcomes "Our Next Reality," a new book from Louis Rosenberg about our AI-powered Future

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Arlington, VA, March 6, 2024  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Unanimous AI, the leading developer of AI technologies that amplify the decision-making power of human groups in pursuit of Collective Superintelligence, is pleased to announce the release of CEO and Chief Scientist, Dr. Louis Rosenberg's new book, Our Next Reality (published by Hachette Book Group). Co-authored with Alvin Wang Graylin and featuring a forward by best-selling novelist, Neal Stephenson, Our Next Reality examines the immediate future of artificial intelligence and spatial computing.

Key Points: 
  • In the book, Dr. Rosenberg focuses on how powerful AI technologies can amplify human abilities while also threatening human agency.
  • In Our Next Reality Dr. Rosenberg talks about Unanimous AI's decade-long effort to enable similar benefits in networked human groups.
  • The book also describes how Swarm AI has been combined with Generative AI to pursue Collective Superintelligence through natural human conversations among large groups.
  • "Our Next Reality provides a clear-eyed view of the potential and perils of our AI-powered future," said David Baltaxe, President of Unanimous AI.

Native Forward Scholars Fund Receives SXSW 2024 Community Service Award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund has been awarded the SXSW 2024 Community Service Award under the leadership of CEO Angelique Albert. The SXSW Community Service Award uplifts the belief that "grassroots community activism is the most essential building block for progressive change on a much larger societal level."

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund has been awarded the SXSW 2024 Community Service Award under the leadership of CEO Angelique Albert.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund is the first Native organization to be recognized since the award first launched in 2000.
  • Albert shared, "Our work at Native Forward Scholars Fund seeks to foster Native excellence while inspiring allies to amplify opportunities for Native communities.
  • SXSW Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest remarked, "We are incredibly excited to recognize Angelique Albert and Native Forward as one of our five SXSW Community Service Award honorees for 2024.

The Future of Food Returns with a Weekend of Activations in Austin to Inspire a Wider Breadth of Conversations about Food

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Future of Food, an event series focused on fostering innovation and collaboration within food systems, is returning to Austin this year with a weekend of future-food-focused conversations, activations and receptions. Taking place March 8 to March 10, 2024, The Future of Food is partnering with Black Future House, inKind Capital, and Capital Factory to host a series of tasting experiences, interviews, and discussions on building a more resource-efficient, inclusive and resilient food ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • The events will delve into the cutting-edge technologies, visionary leadership, investment opportunities, and innovative strategies shaping tomorrow's food landscape.
  • The events will delve into the cutting-edge technologies, visionary leadership, investment opportunities, and innovative strategies shaping tomorrow's food landscape.
  • Participants will engage in conversations aimed at building an inclusive food ecosystem that integrates culture, technology, and lifestyle choices while empowering creators, innovators, and consumers alike.
  • "This is an exciting, evolutionary year for The Future of Food," said Que Fagan, co-organizer of The Future of Food.

Allegra Airways Introduces Revolutionary Nationwide Mapping Tool Providing Outdoor Enthusiasts with Real-Time Routes with Less Pollen and Less Air Pollution

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegra, a leading brand in allergy relief, announced today the nationwide launch of Allegra Airways, a groundbreaking navigation tool designed to help outdoor enthusiasts find real-time walking, biking, and running routes with cleaner air based on hyperlocal pollen and air pollution levels on a street-by-street basis. Recent studies show that air pollution alters the pollen structure, releasing more allergens and making pollen more "aggressive." 1,2 These allergens can likely penetrate deeper into your airways, provoking more severe allergy symptoms1,2. What's more concerning is that seasonal allergy symptoms are on the rise, with an estimated 50% of the global population expected to have an allergic disease by 2050.3

Key Points: 
  • Recent studies show that air pollution alters the pollen structure, releasing more allergens and making pollen more "aggressive."
  • "By harnessing hyperlocal data on pollen and air pollution levels, Allegra Airways guides people along cleaner routes, making an invisible problem visible and enabling people to pursue their passions outdoors with confidence."
  • Allegra Airways will debut at SXSW, a global event that sits at the intersection of innovation and culture.
  • Join the Allegra Airways community to learn more about how air pollution impacts pollen and how Allegra Airways can help you breathe easy.

Austin-Based Brane Audio Opens Flagship Store on South Congress Ahead of SXSW

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brane Audio, an Austin-based sound technology company, is set to open its flagship store on South Congress ahead of SXSW. With doors officially opening today, Brane Audio welcomes visitors to stop by the store to experience and hear a demo of their breakthrough portable speaker, the Brane X, which is now available for in-store purchase.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brane Audio , an Austin-based sound technology company, is set to open its flagship store on South Congress ahead of SXSW.
  • Located at 1604 S Congress Ave, the Brane Audio store is an experience-first retail space, with a high-end demo room to showcase the breakthrough technology and sound.
  • Located at 1604 S Congress Ave, the Brane Audio store is an experience-first retail space, with a high-end demo room to showcase the breakthrough technology and sound.
  • "The Brane X needs to be experienced firsthand to truly appreciate its superior quality and sound," said Joe Pinkerton, CEO and co-founder of Brane Audio.

INC. BUSINESS MEDIA TO HOST FOURTH-ANNUAL INC. FOUNDERS HOUSE AT SXSW

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Business Media will return to SXSW with its fourth annual Inc. Founders House in Austin from March 9-11, located at Foxy's Proper Pub (201 Brazos Street).

Key Points: 
  • Founders House offers a place for founders to network and engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a carefully crafted, intimate environment.
  • Inc. hosts a series of meetups, including the Female Founders Meetup, Black Founders Meetup, and AI Founders Meetup, during Inc.
  • Founders House SXSW 2024 sponsors include Capital One Business, TriNet, GS1 US and Invest Puerto Rico:
    Inc.
  • Founders House is open to invited guests and credentialed members of the media only.